The RecruitAbility Scheme aims to build the confidence and ability of candidates with disability to compete for APS vacancies.

We participate in the Australian Public Service RecruitAbility scheme to support the employment of people with disability.

About the scheme

The scheme gives people with disability the opportunity to put forward their skills and experience during the selection process. All our externally advertised vacancies are accessible under the scheme.

Eligibility

Under the scheme, applicants will be automatically progressed to further assessment stages if they:

identify as having a disability

choose to opt into the scheme

meet the minimum job requirements

The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines disability as a limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least 6 months and restricts everyday activities, including:

loss of sight not corrected by glasses or contact lenses

loss of hearing where communication is restricted or an aid is required to assist with, or substitute for, hearing

speech difficulties

shortness of breath or breathing difficulties causing restriction

chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort causing restriction

blackouts, fits, or loss of consciousness

difficulty learning or understanding

incomplete use of arms or fingers

difficulty gripping or holding things

incomplete use of feet or legs

nervous or emotional condition causing restriction

restriction in physical activities or in doing physical work

disfigurement or deformity

mental illness or condition requiring help or supervision

long-term effects of head injury, stroke or other brain damage causing restriction

receiving treatment or medication for any other long term conditions or ailments and still being restricted

any other long term conditions resulting in a restriction

Selection process

You can opt in to the scheme when submitting your application. However, if you opt in you may skip certain steps or progress in the selection process. This provides you with a better opportunity to demonstrate your skills and experience for a role.

We continue the standard selection process to choose the most suitable applicant for the vacancy.